Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery

"Swizzle is a bar that feels like a cross between a tiki bar and a speakeasy—or a tiki-easy, which is a word we just made up that’s as fun to say as this bar is to drink at. Even though it’s only three short steps below the lobby, Swizzle is dim, cozy, and will make you feel like you’re in the hull of an old wooden ship. The drink menu is extensive and unanimously excellent, especially the swizzle cocktails." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino

"There’s something about being in a dark room below sea level that feels particularly martini-appropriate. This is the case at Swizzle, which is why they’re on this guide even though they (technically) don’t have a martini on the menu. This place is in a South Beach hotel, but the space feels more like a Manhattan basement bar. As the name implies, Swizzle focuses on rum and swizzle drinks. However, the bartenders are quite talented and will be more than happy to make you a martini to enjoy." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"As the name implies, rum is the star at Swizzle, with a versatile cocktail list focusing on classic and contemporary cocktails and a mix of spirit-forward drinks and tropical libations. The decor even boasts a mural and walls lined with photos highlighting the history of rum that is meant to be museum-like, which the bartender will give tours of when they aren’t too busy." - Olee Fowler

"Swizzle is a bar that feels like a cross between a tiki bar and a speakeasy—or a tiki-easy, which is a word we just made up that’s as fun to say as this bar is to drink at. Even though it’s only three short steps below a hotel lobby, Swizzle is dimly lit and makes you feel like you're well below sea level in the hull of an old wooden ship. Underground atmosphere aside, this place also makes some of the best cocktails in town. The drink menu is extensive and unanimously excellent, especially the swizzle cocktails." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino

"There’s absolutely nothing fun about being on Collins Ave. during a downpour. The flood-prone street can get very chaotic, very fast. So when you feel that first drop, start jogging towards Swizzle. This spot has the atmosphere of a basement bar, which is rare in a city that has approximately zero basements. But it's precisely the kind of snug drinking environment akin to being underneath a very comfortable blanket. Not only is Swizzle a perfect rainy day shelter, you'll find some of the best drinks in South Beach on their tiki-inspired cocktail menu. " - ryan pfeffer